tacksammare

Tacksammare is a term used in hypothetical or contemporary discussion to denote a person, organization, or device whose purpose is to collect expressions of gratitude. The word is not a standard entry in major Swedish dictionaries and is mainly encountered as a coined or contextual concept in sociolinguistic or cultural dialogue about appreciation and gratitude practices.

Etymology and sense: The term appears to be a compound of tack, meaning thanks, and sammare, a form related to samlar or samling, implying collection. In ordinary Swedish, more common expressions for related ideas would be tacksamhetssamling or tacksamhetsdagbok. As such, tacksammare is typically treated as a neologism or metaphor rather than a fixed linguistic unit.

Description: A tacksammare can refer to a tangible object, such as a notebook, folder, or digital platform designed to store thank-you notes, messages, or acknowledgments. It can also describe a role performed by a person who curates and highlights gratitude, for example at events, in teams, or within organizations. In workplaces or community groups, a tacksammare might be used to support morale, recognize contributions, or analyze patterns in feedback and appreciation.

Origins and usage: The concept is most often encountered in discussions about gratitude culture, feedback practices, or social rituals around appreciation. It may be employed humorously or figuratively to emphasize the importance of acknowledging others, rather than as an established technical term with wide usage.

See also: Gratitude, tacksamhet, feedback collection, customer appreciation, appreciation diary.